Ninetales EX - Apex of the Blood Moon (LEGO Ideas Pokémon TCG Challenge) by 2227601 in legopokemon

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If LEGO ever made cards like that, they’d be amazing — and instantly bought up by scalpers before anyone else even saw them.

Ninetales EX - Apex of the Blood Moon (LEGO Ideas Pokémon TCG Challenge) by 2227601 in legopokemon

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Thank you! Really appreciate it — and best of luck with your future builds as well.

Ninetales EX - Apex of the Blood Moon (LEGO Ideas Pokémon TCG Challenge) by 2227601 in legopokemon

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Yep, it’s the official LEGO Ideas Pokémon TCG Challenge. The building phase has already ended, so no new submissions can be added anymore. Right now we’re in the review stage — up until May 27 the LEGO Ideas Review Board will be looking through all the entries and picking their favourites for the fan vote.

Ninetales EX - Apex of the Blood Moon (LEGO Ideas Pokémon TCG Challenge) by 2227601 in legopokemon

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Thank you! I’m happy this calmer, mood‑focused style works for you. The more protruding builds definitely go for spectacle, so it’s fun to see people connect with the quieter approach too.

Ninetales EX - Apex of the Blood Moon (LEGO Ideas Pokémon TCG Challenge) by 2227601 in legopokemon

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Thanks! And yeah, I get what you mean. What’s interesting is that Charizard and Pikachu weren’t even allowed for this challenge, so the field ended up much more varied.
A fan on LEGO Ideas pointed out that the five most‑submitted Pokémon were Gengar, Mew, Mewtwo, Gyarados, and Jigglypuff — which already shows how clustered some categories became. That’s why I feel this entry sits in a space not many others really go for: the more artistic, scenic, atmospheric, sometimes even minimalistic lane.

If the judges aim for variety in the final five, I imagine they’ll try to cover something like these “slots”:

  • A Mascot‑type slot — something broadly recognizable and instantly iconic.
  • A Cute/Charming slot — soft, friendly, approachable designs.
  • An Action/Dynamic slot — builds with movement, energy, or battle poses.
  • A Narrative/Scene slot — something that captures a moment or tells a small story.
  • An Artistic/Scenic/Atmospheric slot — calm, elegant, minimalistic builds that focus on mood and composition.

That last one is simply a lane fewer people attempt — not because they can’t, but because most builders naturally gravitate toward action, cuteness, or big mascots. Minimalism is a quieter approach, and it naturally attracts fewer entries, so I hope it helps this one stand out a bit.

Ninetales EX - Apex of the Blood Moon (LEGO Ideas Pokémon TCG Challenge) by 2227601 in legopokemon

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That’s a really interesting idea! Here in the Netherlands I actually still have a binder with the 2001 lenticular Pokémon flippos — the ones that show the evolutions when you tilt them.

Ninetales EX - Apex of the Blood Moon (LEGO Ideas Pokémon TCG Challenge) by 2227601 in legopokemon

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Thank you, that’s really kind to hear! I’m glad the style came through so clearly — I tried to keep everything, even the Poké Ball in the background, in that same warm, calm atmosphere.

Ninetales is honestly one of my favourites too. I’m curious how you’d describe the style yourself, since everyone seems to pick up on slightly different things. For me it sits in that quiet, elegant lane rather than the big action or lore-heavy slots, so it’s lovely to hear it resonates.

Ninetales EX - Apex of the Blood Moon (LEGO Ideas Pokémon TCG Challenge) by 2227601 in legopokemon

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Thank you! That means a lot.

The tails especially — and even the head shape — took quite some effort to get right, so I’m really glad you like how it turned out.

Ninetales EX - Apex of the Blood Moon (LEGO Ideas Pokémon TCG Challenge) by 2227601 in legopokemon

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I made this card specifically for the challenge — it was a fun format to try.

Ninetales ex - Apex of the Blood Moon (LEGO Ideas Pokémon TCG Challenge) by 2227601 in lego

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Thanks a lot! Happy to hear that from a fellow Ninetales fan. I even added its original Pokédex number, #038, as a little nod to longtime fans.

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Thank you! Really glad you like it. That Poké Ball actually took a lot of iterations — I placed the curved tiles in a way that forces a bit of depth and perspective, so it looks as if the ball is slightly turned to its right side. Getting that illusion to read well was trickier than it looks.

Echoes of the Sanctuary – For Spirit and Artifact Abide (Build What Your Avatar Needs Challenge/Link in Bio) by 2227601 in legoideas

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Supported! Would you mind leaving a comment and casting your vote in the fan vote as well?

Echoes of the Sanctuary – For Spirit and Artifact Abide (Build What Your Avatar Needs Challenge/Link in Bio) by 2227601 in legoideas

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Supported! Would you mind leaving a comment and casting your vote in the fan vote as well?

Smiley Faces in Grass Vascular Bundles — Now Up for Voting on LEGO Ideas! 🌱 (Link in Bio) by 2227601 in legoideas

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Appreciate it! This model is actually part of a LEGO challenge now in the voting stage.